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England a good lesson in pitfalls of "democratic socialism
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (476+ words) If you want to see modern-day socialism in action, look no further than to the other side of the pond at not-so-jolly old England. The story of Britain's decline is a warning signal to those here in the States who…...
Today in History: 1934, Night of the Long Knives
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (484+ words) Today is Tuesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2026. There are 184 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 30, 1934, Adolf Hitler launched his "blood purge" of political and military rivals in Germany in what came to be known as…...
Future of Social Security discussed at PWPL
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (502+ words) MARQUETTE " Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and Congressional candidate Callie Barr recently held an event at Peter White Public Library on the future of Social Security. O'Malley served as the 17th commissioner of the Social Security Administration under President Joe Biden....
Marquette League of Women Voters to hold candidate forums
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (153+ words) Doors for both events open at 5: 30 p. m. , and both events conclude at 7: 30 p. m. The July 8 forum will feature candidates Cody Mayer and Karl Numinen, who are running for the district 1 Marquette County Commission seat, and Fred Benzie, Randy Ritari and Jenna Smith,…...
Editorial cartoons " 2 of them
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (64+ words) miningjournal. net Editorial cartoons " 2 of them For Tuesday, June 30, 2026 America at 250: An age of innovation Supreme Court rejects Trump's push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case A temporary immigration program passes 35 years Hints From Heloise: Keeping…...
We all stand to lose in Hegseth's war on diversity
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (893+ words) Is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth resegregating the military? I hear that question a lot since the news broke that our nation's current secretary of defense has actively blocked or delayed the promotions of dozens of senior military officers " with women…...
A temporary immigration program passes 35 years
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (579+ words) The last two decades have been a continuous adventure in redefining the phrase "white supremacy" to include less and less pertinent things. The latest is that the Supreme Court has allegedly joined forces with Trump to "advance an authoritarian, white-supremacist…...
The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1087+ words) Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her "soulmate." But the day that forged their bond " June 23, 2020 " was the worst of each of their lives. Both Bride and Neville lost their teen sons that day. Their kids lived a thousand miles…...
Today in History: 1957, Hurricane Audrey makes Gulf Coast landfall
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (253+ words) Today is Saturday, June 27, the 178th day of 2026. There are 187 days left in the year. On June 27, 1957, Hurricane Audrey slammed into coastal Louisiana and Texas as a Category 4 storm, causing as many as 600 deaths. In 1844, Mormon leader Joseph Smith and his…...
Karl Bohnak housing bill passes Michigan House
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (123+ words) LANSING " House Bill 6074, introduced by Representative Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton) on June 10, passed in the Michigan House on Thursday with 102 yes votes, three no votes and five not voting. The bill, if passed in the Michigan Senate and signed by Gov....